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Here at TBH we are big fans of parkrun and parkrun tourism. So, to encourage a bit of local tourism together with some added friendly competition at 9am on a Saturday morning, we are holding the 2019 TBH parkrun Challenge. The Challenge will run from the 1st of January until the 31st December 2019. Members wishing …

Having a Whale of a Time November 2018 Report by Annette Kelly I know the run reports for the club are usually about races but this is about a social run on a recent holiday that has gone down as my favourite run, probably ever. I don’t usually run when on holidays but …

Season’s Greetings. Many thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s TBH Advent Calendar challenge. Judging by the answers that came in – and the number of incorrect guesses at some of the old photographs – it’s safe to presume it’s been a tad difficult. In fact, the winner of the challenge only managed to …

I wouldn’t usually post something where I win an award myself (I’m far too modest for that) but realised I would be missing out on a golden opportunity to thank Sport Newcastle for presenting me with this tremendous award and to acknowledge the wonderful people I’ve had the pleasure to serve beside during my time at …

A reminder that the club is now accepting membership fees for the 2018/19 season. 2018/19 Subscriptions fees; Subscription year runs from 1st April 2018 until 31st March 2019 · Senior Member £52 (less £2 for existing members who renew before 31st May 2018) · Junior Member £27 (less £2 for existing members who renew before …

The club’s Constitution states ‘The Management Committee may confer Life Membership upon any member who, in the view of the Committee, has made an exceptional contribution to Tyne Bridge Harriers’. In recognition and appreciation of their exceptional and ongoing contribution to our club, as well their endeavours, over many years, in the wider athletics …

Many congratulations to RICHARD TAILFORD, selected as February’s TBH Member of the Month Having succumbed to injury in the latter part of 2017, Richard has made a remarkable comeback, fitting seamlessly back into Group 2 and is running better than ever. Nowhere was this demonstrated better than at the Snake Lane 10M (25th February) where his …

Anyone interested in marathon running may like this comprehensive guide written by Sports Fitness Advisor Jillian Anderson. It is spread over multiple pages and packed with practical tips and advice. The guide is completely free (although it does contain lots of ads) and can be accessed via this link

Roger Heath writes this report from the Marrakech Half Marathon. Marrakech Semi Marathon: Sunday, 28th January 2018 I have start and say why did I going to sign up for a half marathon in Morocco? It’s your fault Adrian Hall!! If you remember back to the end of last year, you asked who …

Following a health scare in 2017, Andy Mellon writes this fascinating piece about the heart and what we can do to look after it. The club training session on Thursday, December 21st was a funny one for me. I had slept badly, not eaten well that day and felt a bit flat. As I …

Ralph Dickinson from Blyth Harriers is organising another trip for this year’s London Marathon. Trip Itinerary; Saturday, April 21st Your coach will depart from pickup points along the A1 corridor between Ashington and Scotch Corner and make the journey south to London, stopping once for refreshment en route. On arrival, you will be taken to …

The North East Counties Fell Running Championship is an annual competition open to anybody born or resident within the North East Counties (Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland and North Yorkshire north of Whitby). You will be presumed to be eligible if you have entered any of the races as a member of a North …

George Stainsby, who recently became the 13th member to complete the TBH parkrun Challenge, writes this splendid report of his tour of North-East parkrun events. Is the NE tourism board reading? Saturday 23rd December saw me complete a challenge I had embarked on 10 months earlier, and it wasn’t washing the car. This was the …

With the evenings now becoming darker from around 4:30pm, members and new runners to the club are requested to wear suitable clothing during training sessions. The essential item of clothing is the running top, as this is the largest bit of kit and can be seen the most effectively. Whether it’s a t-shirt, jacket or …

It gives me great pleasure to announce CEES VAN DER LAND as November’s Member of the Month. Cees began the month with an outstanding victory in the White Rose Ultra-marathon, a 60 miles race on the outskirts of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, and then two weeks later represented England in the British & Irish Masters Cross Country International (Derry, Northern Ireland). That’s some …

UPDATE: 30 November 2017 Not Just A Print has set up a store specifically for TBH merchandise. Just click on the link below to see what is available. Tyne Bridge Harriers – Run TBH Officially licensed Tyne Bridge Harriers Merchandise. A donation is made from the sale of each item to support the club and …